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HB 5087

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Ackerman and 9 co-sponsors

HB 5087 - The Children's Cardiac Safety Act OverviewBill Number: HB 5087 Title: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT Status: 02/12/2025 Committee rec

02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5087

HB 5087 - The Children's Cardiac Safety Act

Overview

Bill Number: HB 5087
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE CHILDREN'S CARDIAC SAFETY ACT
Status: 02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Introduced: March 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 5087, the Children's Cardiac Safety Act, is to enhance cardiac screening and monitoring for students in the state's public school system. The bill aims to proactively identify and address potential heart conditions in children, with the intent of reducing the risk of sudden cardiac events and improving overall student health and safety.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of HB 5087 include:

  • Requiring all public schools to conduct comprehensive cardiac screenings for students upon enrollment and at regular intervals throughout their education
  • Establishing standards for the cardiac screening process, including the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other advanced diagnostic tools
  • Mandating the creation of cardiac emergency response plans for each school, outlining procedures for responding to cardiac incidents
  • Providing funding for the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training for school staff on their proper use
  • Requiring schools to maintain up-to-date records of student cardiac health and to share this information with parents and healthcare providers

Affected Parties and Impacts

If enacted, HB 5087 would directly impact:

  • All students enrolled in public schools within the state, who would be subject to the mandatory cardiac screening and monitoring requirements
  • Public school administrators and staff, who would be responsible for implementing the screening protocols and emergency response plans
  • Healthcare providers, who would receive student cardiac health information and may be called upon to assist with follow-up care
  • Parents and guardians, who would be informed of their child's cardiac health status and involved in any necessary interventions

The potential benefits of the legislation include earlier detection of heart conditions, improved emergency preparedness, and a reduction in the risk of sudden cardiac events among students.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 5087 was introduced in the state legislature on March 13, 2025 and has been recommended for further study by the relevant committee. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to hold additional hearings and deliberations before deciding whether to advance the bill to a full floor vote.

If the bill is ultimately passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the state's Department of Education would be responsible for developing the specific implementation guidelines and timelines for the cardiac screening and emergency response requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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